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- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb
- features:
- Word Parts
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adjective |
| pronunciation: |
ih
lae
b
riht
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| definition: |
If something is elaborate, it includes a lot of things. It is not simple, and it has a lot of detail.
The wealthy actor enjoys giving elaborate dinner parties.The beautiful gown was decorated with elaborate patterns.The couple's wedding plans are very elaborate.- synonyms:
- detailed
- antonyms:
- crude, plain, simple
- similar words:
- fancy, precious
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| related words: |
complex |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
ih
lae
br
eIt
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| inflections: |
elaborates, elaborating, elaborated |
| definition: |
When you elaborate, you explain something more completely. You give more details about it.
Nobody understood David's idea until he elaborated.Mr. Beck gave just a short summary of his proposal. He was planning to elaborate on it, but there wasn't enough time.- similar words:
- add to
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| related words: |
dwell |
| derivations: |
elaborative (adj.), elaborately (adv.), elaborateness (n.), elaborator (n.) |
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